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Need sandbags in Mississippi? Here's where you can go
SUMMARY: As Tropical Storm Francine nears the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has distributed over 100,000 sandbags across the state. Governor Tate Reeves emphasized the importance of preparation, urging residents to bring their own bags and shovels to self-serve distribution sites. Locations for sandbag pickup include various emergency operations and fire departments across Adams, Forrest, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Lamar, Pearl River, and Yazoo counties. Residents are encouraged to gather supplies before the storm impacts the area, with local officials on standby to provide additional resources as needed.
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SUMMARY: Nichole Evers-Everette, granddaughter of civil rights leaders Medgar and Myrlie Evers, has been reported missing from her Duluth, Georgia, home since September 22, 2024. Last in contact with her mother, Reena, at 5:55 p.m. EDT that day, Nichole has not reported to work and does not have her cell phone or personal belongings. Her vehicle was last seen on Keys Ferry Road in McDonough, Georgia. Reena expressed growing concern due to Nichole’s medical condition requiring medication. The family is working with law enforcement, urging anyone with information to contact the Gwinnett County Police Department.
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SUMMARY: In Columbus, Mississippi, rain chances return Friday into the weekend due to moisture from Helene, with nicer weather expected next week. Friday will see increasing clouds and developing rain, particularly in northern and northwestern areas, where highs will be in the 60s to mid-70s. Overnight, steady showers will persist, with temperatures remaining in the 60s. Saturday will remain cloudy with scattered light rain, while Sunday may see partial clearing. Next week, temperatures will warm up into the 80s with plenty of sunshine returning.
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Helene slams the South with wind, rain and flooding after coming ashore as a Category 4 storm
SUMMARY: Hurricane Helene made landfall in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm, causing widespread destruction and resulting in over 3 million power outages across the southeastern U.S. As it weakened to a tropical storm over Georgia, the storm caused four confirmed deaths and prompted rescue operations for those trapped by flooding. Helene’s remnants are expected to lead to heavy rains and possible mudslides as it moves into Tennessee and Kentucky. The storm’s impact was felt widely, with numerous states declaring emergencies and significant damage reported, including collapsed trees and damaged homes.
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